Martin Windrow

The states of Indochina had been French colonies or protectorates since the 19th century. However, in March 1945, the Japanese interned all French troops and officials, and turned over all civil government to local authorities. The power vacuum caused by the Japanese surrender allowed the Viet Minh, a strong revolutionary organisation, to be established throughout Vietnam. When the French returned...

In this worthy addition to the Men-at-Arms series, Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion 1914–45, from the start of the First World War to the end of the Second World War. The author's knowledgeable text covers topics such as a comprehensive battle history of the Legion on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918,...